Fire Prevention Department Assistant (Entry)

Fire Prevention/Community Risk Department Assistant This is Part-Time, Non-Permanent Position The Ideal Candidate possesses effective communication and cooperative interpersonal skills, the ability to work well in a busy environment where attention to detail is important, excellent customer service skills, and be available to work a minimum of 18 hours a week. This individual would be self-motivated, requiring little oversight and direction once given the necessary training and experience. The candidate must possess a strong teamwork mentality and successfully work independently while completing given tasks onsite. This individual will professionally represent the Fire Department and operate in a performance based environment built on our core values: Humility, Social Awareness, Passion, Exceptionality, Integrity and Legacy.

ASSIGNMENT SUMMARY: Under the mentorship of the Deputy Fire Marshal and other Community Risk Reduction personnel, the Fire Prevention/Community Risk Reduction Department Assistant assignment provides the opportunity to gain fire prevention experience working alongside Fire Service professionals. This position requires fieldwork and inspections; interacting with residents, business owners and other members of the public; and performing related office assignments. Fire Prevention/Community Risk Department Assistants serve at the pleasure of the Fire Chief. Temporary/part-time employment does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7½% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS retired annuitants.

Examples of Essential Duties
Initial contact and appointment processing.
Follow up inspections on minor fire code violations.
Updating Knox keys when requested by the community.
Data and billing verifications.
Assist with public records requests.
Community Risk Reduction home safety inspections and smoke alarm installations.
Assist with administrative tasks assigned by supervisors.
Assist with providing administrative support including, but not limited to: answering inquiries from the public, preparing special projects and reports, as well as data input related to fire inspection and prevention activities.
Assist with special events.
Assist with public education programs.
Perform life safety inspections for R2 facilities.
Assist with community engagement events to promote community risk reduction initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent; Valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record required; Must be 18 years or older; Pass background check with Live Scan; Provide 10 year driving history report from DMV; One year prior fire department experience highly desirable; Completion of OSFM Fire Inspection 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D highly desirable; Previous customer service experience highly desirable; Previous fire administration or prevention experience highly desirable

Salary: $16.90 - $22.65 Hourly

Application Deadline: 2026-10-16